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Andela exists to connect brilliance and opportunity. Since 2014, we have been dedicated to breaking down global barriers and accelerating the future of work for both technologists and organizations around the world. For technologists, Andela offers competitive long-term career opportunities with leading organizations, access to a global community of professionals, and educational opportunities with leading technology providers.At Andela, were deeply passionate about creating long-lasting and transformative growth opportunities for all - and doing it in an E.P.I.C. way! Were excited to continue building our remote-first team with incredible people like you. After applying for this role, you will join our Andela Community of brilliant technologists by passing a technical screening and live interview. As a community member, youll have access to a multitude of exclusive technologist roles.Join Andela today to access this opportunity and more in our global marketplace!Our roles are typically filled at lightning speed, so if youre considering applying, get your application in quickly!About the clientA global e-commerce marketplace that connects millions of buyers and sellers across more than 190 markets worldwide. The company is focused on expanding its advertising business as a key growth driver, investing heavily in AI, computer vision, and data-driven technologies. Its culture emphasizes innovation, scalability, and enhancing user experiences across high-value verticals, with advertising at the core of its strategic evolution.About the roleThis role is for a senior Technical Project Manager supporting advertising product initiatives focused on the buyer experience. You will manage a portfolio of multiple engineering-driven projects, working closely with cross-functional teams. The position requires strong autonomy, technical understanding, and the ability to drive execution across complex environments. Youll play a key role in aligning stakeholders and optimizing delivery processes using modern tools and AI. The role also contributes to strategic initiatives such as ad platform consolidation..ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end project delivery for a portfolio of ~25 engineering-driven product development initiativesDrive project planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication across teamsIdentify and resolve blockers, technical issues, and cross-team dependenciesWork directly with engineers to understand technical challenges and facilitate solutionsCollaborate with Product Managers and leadership to align priorities and deliverablesUse AI tools and project management platforms to optimize workflows and reportingCommunicate project status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadershipAdapt management style based on project complexity (hands-on vs. lightweight oversight)Support ad server consolidation initiatives as a secondary projectMust have skills8+ years of technical project management experienceExperience leading full-stack, end-to-end product development projectsStrong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologiesExperience managing projects across engineering, product, design, and marketing teamsAbility to work autonomously and drive cross-functional alignmentStrong communication skills and high emotional intelligenceExperience in product development environmentsBackground in e-commerce, advertising technology, or ad-driven platformsStrong technical background (technical degree is a plus)Understanding of ML models, ranking algorithms, and recommendation enginesFamiliarity with search systems, recommendation systems, ad retrieval, and ad servingExperience managing multiple concurrent engineering-driven projectsComfort working closely with engineering teamsNice to have skillsExperience with ML/AI product development or data science teamsFamiliarity with ad tech concepts (ad serving, ranking, A/B testing, etc.)Experience in full-stack systems integration and dependency managementProficiency in AirtableExperience using AI tools to optimize project workflowsBackground in ad-driven or e-commerce companiesExposure to large-scale backend infrastructure or ad server consolidation projectsConditionsHybrid role (2 days in office), based in Toronto, Canada; requires alignment with local team schedule/timezoneContractor role 6-month contract, renewableFull-time dedication (40 hours/week)BYOD required.At Andela, we know our strengths lie in our diverse community whose talents, perspectives, backgrounds and orientations we take pride in. Andela is committed to nurturing a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Everyone has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices.Andela provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.